Camping

Backcountry Camping

Lake Superior Provincial Park has approximately 200 backcountry campsites, accessible along hiking trails and canoe routes. All backcountry campsites are available on a first-come basis (backcountry/interior campsites cannot be reserved). Camping is permitted on designated sites only. If you are not able to make it to the next campsite, or if your destination campsite is occupied, you may have to camp in a non-designated site, but avoid making a fire (use a stove for cooking) and leave no evidence that you have camped there.

Backcountry campers require an Interior Camping & Vehicle Permit. See the Dates & Fees page for pricing. The permit covers your campsite and vehicle, so you don’t need a daily vehicle permit on top of this. Your permit also covers your vehicle for day-use anywhere in the park on your departure day, until 10 pm.

The Park Map shows the backcountry campsites, hiking trails, canoe route portages and points of interest. One side has more detail on the coastal section of the park. The map can be ordered by calling 705-882-2026 (Visitor Centre), with a Credit Card (Canadian or US) from May 18 to Oct. 7. The map can be ordered year-round by calling 705-856-2284 or purchased when you arrive at the park.

Depending on the time of year and where you are travelling from, there are several locations where you can register for backcountry camping: